The New York Giants failed to close out the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday, suffering another painful loss with a final score of 24-20. Adding to their troubles, rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart also suffered a concussion during the game.
The Giants’ record now stands at 2-8, and they have yet to secure an away game victory this season. The situation could worsen if Dart is forced to miss upcoming games due to his injury.
Dart, 22, took a hit from the Bears during a run in the third quarter, which caused him to fumble the ball. Despite the impact, he remained on the field for two more plays before being replaced by veteran quarterback Russell Wilson in the fourth quarter.
Giants head coach Brian Daboll immediately sensed something was wrong. “He noticed when Jaxson Dart went back on the field, he ‘didn’t look right.’ They sent trainers on to evaluate him, and it was confirmed he had a concussion,” reported SNY’s Connor Hughes on X.
Despite the injury, Dart finished the evening with impressive stats: 242 passing yards, completing 19 of 29 attempts, along with two touchdown passes. He also rushed for 66 yards on six carries and became the first quarterback in NFL history to have at least one rushing touchdown in five consecutive games.
Even after Dart exited the game, the Giants held a 20-10 lead with just over 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter. However, the Bears mounted a comeback, led by Caleb Williams, who threw two touchdown passes to secure Chicago’s come-from-behind victory.
Drafted 25th overall, Dart began the season as Wilson’s backup but was named the starter by Daboll in Week 4 following the Giants’ winless start. Should Dart miss any additional playing time, Wilson, 36, is expected to resume his role as the starting quarterback as the Giants aim to make a late push for a playoff spot.
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